Refers to the person who is speaking in a conversation or narrative. Often contrasted with 聞き手 (listener).
See also: 聞き手
It is difficult to accurately understand the speaker's intention.
In this story, the narrator speaks in the third person.
skilled speaker; eloquent person
Describes someone who is good at speaking, often in a persuasive or articulate manner. Less common than the primary sense.
He is famous as a skilled speaker and is often invited to lectures.
話し手 is the person speaking or telling a story, while 聞き手 is the person listening or asking questions in response.
Compound of 話し (stem of 話す 'to speak') + 手 ('person'). The 手 suffix indicates a person who performs the action.